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44 pages 1 hour read

Mary Downing Hahn

Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1994

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Essay Topics

1.

Compare and contrast the character transformations of Drew and Andrew. How do their respective journeys change them by the end of the novel?

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Analyze the difference between bravery and recklessness as portrayed in Drew’s story.

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Examine the depiction of gender roles as portrayed in the early 1900s. How does Drew’s modern perspective clash with his experience in Andrew’s time in this regard?

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What tropes of the Gothic genre does Mary Downing Hahn use in this story, and to what effect?

5.

Drew experiences a variety of conflicts with other people, but he also struggles internally. Examine Drew’s inner conflict and explore how it shapes his emotional journey.

6.

Analyze Hannah’s role in the story. How does she emotionally develop over the course of the novel? How does her story shape Drew’s arc?

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Why did the author choose to take Drew back to the 1910s? How does the time period contribute to the story?

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Analyze the narrative structure of the novel. How did the author’s choices to use time travel and nonlinear timelines contribute to the themes of the novel?

9.

What moral lessons does the novel impart through Drew’s experience? Discuss ethical dilemmas they face and their resolutions.

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Identify and analyze instances of foreshadowing in the novel. How does the author build suspense and hint at future events?

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